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Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter & Lime Zest Cream Cheese

Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter & Zesty Cream Cheese

Enjoy these Vegan Corn Ribs with Aleppo Chili Butter & Lime Zest Cream Cheese, a vibrant and innovative summer snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Ribs
  • 3 ears corn Choose longer ears for optimal ribbing.
  • 3 tbsp olive oil Can use other vegetable oils as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika powder Substitute with smoked paprika for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Fresh garlic can also be used for added punch.
  • Salt & pepper To taste.
For the Aleppo Chili Butter
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter Can use a nut or seed-based fat as an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil To blend with butter for the chili mix.
  • 1.5 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes Substitute with other mild chili flakes if unavailable.
For the Lime Zest Cream Cheese
  • 125 g vegan cream cheese Replace with blended silken tofu for a lower-calorie option.
  • 1 lime zest Infuses freshness and a zesty kick.
  • 0.5 lime juiced Balances flavors with acidity.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts Can substitute with sunflower seeds or omit for nut-free.
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped Chives can also be used.
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (or parsley) Optional.

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • small pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer or oven to 180°C (355°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, sweet paprika powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk together.
  3. Cut the corn in half and slice each half lengthwise to create 'ribs'.
  4. Brush each corn piece with the olive oil mixture.
  5. Air fry the corn ribs for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Melt vegan butter and olive oil in a small pan, then stir in Aleppo chili flakes.
  7. Combine vegan cream cheese with lime zest and juice until smooth.
  8. Serve corn ribs with lime zest cream cheese and drizzle with Aleppo chili butter. Garnish with pine nuts, green onions and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best texture, enjoy fresh out of the air fryer. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and re-crisp before serving.

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